The efficacy, function and edible method of cattle tendon grass

Goosegrass is an annual herb. It has been popular in folk customs and traditional Chinese medicine since the Wei and Jin Dynasties. It is known as "Thousands of People Step on It" because it is usually planted. So what are its effects and functions? Many people still don’t understand this issue, so let’s take a closer look at it. It will definitely help everyone.

The role and efficacy of cattle tendon grass and how to eat it

Goosegrass is very common in rural areas. It is a headache weed in areas where crops such as melons, beans, and eggplants are grown. Because Goosegrass is extremely strong and unyielding, it is difficult to prevent. However, it is also considered a Chinese medicinal material. Since ancient times, it has been said to be effective in preventing epidemics and resisting plagues.

As a Chinese medicinal material, Chinese medicine believes that cattle tendon grass is sweet, light, cool in nature, and belongs to the liver meridian. It has the effects of clearing away heat and fire, dispelling wind, clearing heat and dampness, and activating blood circulation. In addition, it also has a very good therapeutic effect on children's indigestion, enteritis, dysentery, urethritis and other diseases.

In addition, Beef tendon grass can also be used externally to treat bruises, dog bites, etc., and its greatest effect is that it has an inhibitory effect on the Japanese encephalitis virus and can be used to prevent influenza encephalitis B and influenza meningitis.

Goosegrass is usually harvested in August and September, with or without stems and leaves. After collection, it is cleaned, dried, and cut, and then stored.

The role and efficacy of cattle tendon grass and how to eat it

In actual application, the herb is boiled in water and taken. Take 1-3 liang of cleaned wheat straw, add water and boil it to 50-100 ml, take it in 3 times, and the treatment course is 7-10 days. However, patients with spleen and stomach deficiency and yang deficiency should be careful when taking it.

Finally, it should be pointed out that taking Chinese medicine preparations of Beef tendon grass and honeysuckle tea together in winter can prevent colds and other epidemic diseases, and the actual effect is much stronger than Isatis root granules.